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BMW 3 Series

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

LC53 EBGMOT history

LC53 EBG is a blue petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 21 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 162,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2023.

LC53 EBG blue BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2024
Mileage
162,473 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 EBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 EBG was last recorded at 162,473 miles on 15 Jun 2023, 9,661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,812 miles · 8 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
9,661 miles
Average per year
9,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,473 miles
  • 2022 – 152,812 miles
  • 2021 – 140,442 miles
  • 2020 – 126,859 miles
  • 2019 – 112,733 miles
  • 2017 – 89,804 miles
  • 2016 – 65,426 miles
  • 2015 – 41,310 miles
  • 2014 – 27,285 miles
  • 2013 – 23,285 miles
  • 2012 – 20,112 miles
  • 2011 – 18,754 miles
  • 2010 – 17,176 miles
  • 2009 – 15,192 miles
  • 2007 – 13,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,473 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Big bore exhaust slencer fitted to car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,473 miles (+9,661)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    162,473 miles
    Test number
    416432990576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,812 miles (+427)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,812 miles
    Test number
    766976347670
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,385 miles (+11,943)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,385 miles
    Test number
    817235197698
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both flashing when strarting up (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,442 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,442 miles
    Test number
    860444879147
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBig bore exhaust slencer fitted to car

  5. Fail140,437 miles (+13,578)2 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,437 miles
    Test number
    364325265365
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate insecure
    • AdvisoryBig bore exhaust slencer fitted to car

  6. Pass126,859 miles (+107)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    126,859 miles
    Test number
    964470130884
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail126,752 miles (+14,019)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,752 miles
    Test number
    460995155484
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,733 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,733 miles
    Test number
    304838224514
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside tail light
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension arm fouling anti rollbar
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just above pass mark

  9. Fail112,733 miles (+22,929)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,733 miles
    Test number
    254646277083
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside tail light
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension arm fouling anti rollbar
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just above pass mark

  10. Pass89,804 miles (+24,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,804 miles
    Test number
    401257661864
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass65,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,426 miles
    Test number
    546488810750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,426 miles (+24,116)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,426 miles
    Test number
    306829627599
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass41,310 miles (+14,025)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,310 miles
    Test number
    961317619483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,285 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,285 miles
    Test number
    476918484241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,285 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,285 miles
    Test number
    359942083410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,112 miles (+1,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    20,112 miles
    Test number
    846413392202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  17. Pass18,754 miles (+1,578)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,754 miles
    Test number
    176438091269
    • DangerousOff side front tyre has a considerable amount of the outer sidewall ground away.

  18. Pass17,176 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,176 miles
    Test number
    294051200335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,192 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    15,192 miles
    Test number
    504260249145
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTC light staying on

  20. Fail15,192 miles (+1,863)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,192 miles
    Test number
    220245139132
    • DangerousSteering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteTC light staying on
    • NoteOffside front wheel/ tyre is situated very close to the inner wheel lining. has got signs of rub marks however not fouling at present time

  21. Pass13,329 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    13,329 miles
    Test number
    903801527399
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC53 EBG

Does LC53 EBG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC53 EBG expired on 14 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC53 EBG?
The MOT on LC53 EBG expired on 14 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC53 EBG done?
LC53 EBG was recorded at 162,473 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2023, an average of 9,575 miles a year.
Has LC53 EBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 EBG has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LC53 EBG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC53 EBG find?
LC53 EBG passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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